The Archive
Saturday, 7 March 1925
The North-China HeraldChinese Police Also OffendersThe only sober moral of this sto: is that the police on the concessions really are a bit callous in their trentment of the riesha coolies, In this matter, the Chinese members of the police force are every bit us guilty a… From Reuters · North-China HeraldU. S. Claim to Seize Ships AnywhereCourt Ruling of No Limit when a Vessel Proposes to Land Liquor in America New York, Mar. 6. The Federal Court to-day upheld the right of the United States to seize vessels proposing to land liquor on American shores from… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBolshevik Oppression in HarbinWholesale Dismissals Follow Conclusion of Russo-Japanese Treaty Peking, Mar, 2, The signing of the Russo-Japan-jose Treaty seems to have been the signal for the adoption of strong repressive measures by the S viet in Har… The North-China HeraldDisturbance at Japanese MillVery exaggerated reports were cus-rent on Wednesday regarding some trouble that had occurred on T day morning at the Naigai Wata Kaisha No. 3 Mill at about 7.45. The facts are that a number of the workers, excited by som… The North-China HeraldWitness in Fear of his LifeThe Assessor asked if the father of the kidnapped boy was being called ax a witness and Mr. Maitland said that he was not because hho was in fear of his life or bodily harm. He thought that he might} be murdered because … The North-China HeraldImperial Economic CommitteeLondon, Mar. 2. n the House of Commons to-da at question time, Mr. Ormsby-Gore, the Under-Secretary' of State for ithe Colonies, said that the Coloni land Protectorates will be represen Jed on the Imperial Economic Commi… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAmerica Deficient on PacificAdmiral Sims' Testimony on Urgent Need of Air Force Increase Washington, Feb, 27. 1 before the Aircraft Admiral William Sims asserted that the aeroplane would hold the key to the next war, "If Japan attacked Hawaii with … The North-China HeraldThe Question of Tariff RevisionIN Tuesday's issue we referred! to the questi in. of increasing the Customs 'a demand for which is certain to be heard from. Peking before long, even if no such suggestion comes from other quarters: and two main reasons … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Arms EmbargoDenial of Import of Arms from Japan into Kuangsi Poking, Mar. 5. Yang Hsi-min, the Com-Chief of the Yunnan forees in Kuangtung, and two other generals, recently telegraphed to the senior Minister in Peking, stating that … The North-China HeraldBrutal Usage of CaptainSuddenly. two men, one in uniform and the other in plain clothes, evidently passengers, walked ards the captain, Neither of then was wet. Some more eddiers came along rind jostling past Freeman went up to the Captain, wh… The North-China HeraldSentiment and Solid FactMar, Proresson H. F. MacNair, in his lecture on China's Foreign Relations, delivered to the ¥. W. A. on' the 25th instant, gave nother knock to the fallacy that China has always been the victim of the Imperialistic Weste… The North-China HeraldNominal and Real DefendantsMr, Macleod opened the case for the defence with the remark that it was not possible to regard the action an easy or simple one, Although it appeared as an action between Mr. Ingenohl and the Wing On Ca. nominal defendan… The North-China HeraldTrouble in Labour WorldWomen Cigarette Workers, Towel Makers, Hospital Nurses, and Pedicab Men Quite a number of labour disturd-ances have occurred in the past two lays. N About 150 women cigarette hand-packers employed at the Tobacco Products… The North-China HeraldGaol Sentences and FinesWe sentence Yih Ching-woo to imprisonment for 18 months and a fine of $500, Yang Tsung-woo to imprisonment for nine months and fine of $500, Tseu Pan-zee we believe to be an apprentice and sentence him to a fine of $500,… The North-China HeraldCalifornia Fifth Export StateFigures that have just come to my hand show that California the fifth export state in the Union. Refined petroleum exports continued to lead (the figure: quarter of the year, $21,646,623, ax compared with $24 470,367 for… The North-China HeraldDeath of German President+Berlin, Feb, 28, President Chert has died. This morning's bulletin came as a great shock particularly in view of last night's report that President Ebert's condition was improving. The sudden worsening was due the aggra… The North-China HeraldWar's Adverse EffectThe rowing activities of the Club were somewhat hampered on account of the local War Inst September and October and our Autumn Regatta at Henli which was always a popular and enjoyable function had to be abandoned, Fortu… The North-China HeraldAssisting the AuthoritiesRemarks made in the Mixed Court by the British Assessor for assisting the in their work of dealing ne were not only timely. arearly called for, entleman's son had been lured into Chapel by a gang of kidnappers who propos… The North-China HeraldRoyal Humane Society's AnnualAssessing of Heroes Frox Our Ows Conursronvent, London, Jun. 14, Once a year there is a meeting of "experts in heroism," to decide who is the most fit and proper candidate for the Stanhope Gold Medal of the Royal Humane … The North-China HeraldThe Bond of Mutual InterestShe is a difficult creature to know, this Paris; much more dificult th France as a whole, and, ins the political situation shows, France not easy to understand, But she at any rate by. must force herself to study the Bri… The North-China HeraldMany Other Well Known Residents on BoardA small but representative group of British residents assembled at the Customs Jetty on Tuesday. to say good-bye to che British Miniver, Sir Ronald Macleay, and Lady Macleay, who parted in the Malwa for home. special lau… The North-China HeraldBound for ChivaOn the occasion of his departure for China to undertake missionary work, the Rev. J. P. Conway has been presented by the congregation of St, Mary's R. C. Church, Hamilton, with whom he has been curate for' 10 years, -wit… The North-China HeraldThe Land War in SkyeThe death of Lord Pentland recalls the land war he had to contend with in Skye when quite a Sinn Fein outbreak took. place at Indrigil and land purchased the Government was. seized. The "raiders" had "dug outs" and sentr… The North-China HeraldLondon Bank Rate Up to 5 Per CentXam ts Hae 0 Aad Check to Withdrawal of American Money the generally: expected after the crease of the New York rate Inst week, which caused considerable disorganization on the money markets, Today's increase ix intended… From Reuters · North-China HeraldTerrible Fire in TokyoTokyo, March 5. As the Diet was discussing a mea. sure for the gradual abolition of the fame quarters to-day, 300 houses: were totally destroyed by fire in Susaki, one of the biggest quarters in Tokyo.—Reuter's Pacific S… The North-China HeraldChief Engineer and a Motor LorryPeter Folan, the chief fireman of the Lloyd Triestino str, Flume was "complainant in. the Mixes Court on Monday before Mess', to stay for another minute longer Martin and Kuan, in a charge and would not give him his wage… The North-China HeraldPoker in ChapelMr. Maitland, opening ease, said that the prisoners were charged" with holding certain persons for ransom. Under the Taw relating to bandits, the penalty of death was provided for cases of this nature. The two complainan… The North-China HeraldNarcotics from SwitzerlandAnother document shows the nett. profit of 124 boxes to be $8,303. Another document, a letter from! Mesers. Gwanho & Ca. [Canton Road, Shanghai, to F. Hoffman—La Roche Ca., Basle, Switzerland,—seems to show that Messrs. … The North-China HeraldAnnual General MeetingThe annual general meeting! of the Rowing Club was held Friday last week at ch, boathouse. M.D. -M. Graham was in the chair, supported by Messrs. F. W. Sehlobohm, J. G. B. Dewar, E. T. Stelle, L. G. Day, R. Evans, R.G. W… The North-China HeraldStrange Plight of China TeaSky-Rocketing Prices for the Indian Variety but the China Leaf Stagnant: Position of the British Consumer Faom Ove Own Conuesronvenr, London, Jan. 16, China merchants cannot _understand the strange plight of China tea—of… From Reuters · North-China HeraldTibetans' Accepted SaintA very interesting situation' is therefore caused by the holy: man's mission to Peking. He is said not to be active in the political field himself, but, in addition to being accepted saint of the Tibetans, the political … From Reuters · North-China HeraldMarketing of Empire Products at HomeFormation of Imperial Economic Committee London, Mar. 5. The Colonial Office notifies the formation ad hoc of the Imperial Economic Committee foreshadowed by Mr. Baldwin last December. The Committee will be presided over… The North-China HeraldProgress of China Indemnity BillLabour Suggestion of Insufficlent Guarantees ax to Educational Benefits London, Mar. 3. The House of Commons to-day passed the second reading of the China Indemnity Bill, dealing with the allocation of the Boxer Indomnit… The North-China HeraldArticle During the Cotton Mill DisturbancesThe case against editor of the. recently. appeared Court charged with publi Jarticle in that journal tending to [cause a breach of the peace and good order, was resumed on Saturday before Mr. Nagaoka (Japanese Assessor) … The North-China HeraldA Tea StandardA very correct decision has been taken by the British Government not to Ax a minimum standard of quality for tew Import as is men tioned in the telegrams tosay. The ronyon given ix that it would pro: ably lead to sound b… The North-China HeraldMissionary Family Robbedby Bandits That same evening we were horrified by the news that the Rev. W. B. and Mrs. Williston and their child had been taken by bandits. At once Br. Caldwell and one or two others went to the yamen inquire. There amo… The North-China HeraldA Proposal of ImportanceMr. Chamberlain was greeted with "loud cheers when he rose laxnin. He continued that the fact Vthot it was thought necessary to impose seercey had made him a little suspicious of the spirit. in which the proposals had be… The North-China HeraldCivil Petition FiledAt the same time a petition ina civil action was brought before the 'Asvesxor and Magistrate in which N. F. B, Para and G. Dadunashvilli were' plaintiffs and Gwanho & Cox, Ting Hong & Ca., Yih Ching-woo, C.K. Yap and Zun… The North-China HeraldProud of Our EarthquakeFrance has had an earthquake, jand is really proud of herself. In liber eastern marches windows have shaken, houses have trembled, people have rushed into the streets, and others have "thought it was burglars", '<3 is be… The North-China HeraldNew Zealand Ship Ping LockoutEmployers' Firm Stand Against Constantly Recurring Strikes Wellington, Mar. 2, The waterfront dispute, which arose from the refusal of the. Waterside Federation to allow the shipping companies to employ nonunion ex-Servi…
